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Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), Celia (Anne Reid), Alan (Derek Jacobi), Gillian (Nicola Walker). Copyright: Red Production Company
Last Tango In Halifax

Last Tango In Halifax

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2012 - 2020
  • 24 episodes (5 series)

Romantic comedy drama about would-be childhood sweethearts who are reunited after 60 years. Stars Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker, Tony Gardner and more.

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- Series 5, Episode 1

Last Tango In Halifax. Image shows from L to R: Alan (Derek Jacobi), Celia (Anne Reid)
Alan and Celia are seven years into their marriage and they aren't seeing eye to eye.

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Alan and Celia are seven years into their marriage and, having moved into a desirable bungalow with stunning views across the Calder Valley, they aren't seeing eye to eye.

Celia is baffled when Alan applies for a job in a local supermarket and Alan can't understand why they need an expensive new kitchen. At Far Slack Farm, Gillian - already stretched with bank repayments - discovers a costly problem with her roof. And Caroline faces a fresh challenge in her new headship and recruits the help of colleague, Ruth.

A phone call from New Zealand gives Alan and Celia pause for thought, and tempers get frayed at Caroline and Gillian's joint birthday celebration when money becomes the topic of conversation. Meanwhile, Judith presents John with an awkward proposition...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 23rd February 2020
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Derek Jacobi Alan
Anne Reid Celia
Sarah Lancashire Caroline
Nicola Walker Gillian
Tony Gardner John
Ronni Ancona Judith
Josh Bolt Raff
Louis Greatorex Lawrence
Paul Copley Harry
Katherine Rose Morley Ellie
Felix Johnson Angus
Liam McCheyne Harrison
Lu Corfield Ruth
Guest cast
Issacah Hatzer Flora
Tilly Kaye Calamity
Anna Leong Brophy Laura
Adam Probets Trolley Man
Tony Mooney David
Noorul Choudhury Mohamed Awad
Writing team
Sally Wainwright Writer
Stella Merz Script Producer
Emma Blauciak Assistant Script Editor
Production team
Gareth Bryn Director
Ken Horn Producer
Sally Wainwright Executive Producer
Ben Irving Executive Producer
Faith Penhale Executive Producer
Laura Lankester Executive Producer
Fiona Black Line Producer
Tim Hodges Editor
Christopher Walker Production Designer
Beverley Keogh Casting Director
Iain MacAulay Costume Designer
Simon Archer Director of Photography
Jessica Taylor Make-up Designer
Murray Gold Composer
Charlie Austin (as Charlie Marie Austin) Graphics
Will Jasper 1st Assistant Director

Press

Last Tango in Halifax review

What the Dickens! The Artful Dodger's turned up in Halifax.

Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 24th February 2020

Last Tango In Halifax series 5 episode 1 review

Sally Wainwright's excellent Yorkshire comedy-drama returns to BBC One.

Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 23rd February 2020

Anne Reid on return of Dales diva

Former Corrie star Anne Reid, 84, is delighted to be reprising the part of Celia in the fifth series, after a three-year hiatus.

Stevie Gallacher, The Sunday Post, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax review

While there are trying times for late-in-life lovebirds Anne Reid and Derek Jacobi, Sally Wainwright's family drama remains as warm and familiar as a reunion with old friends.

Rebecca Nicholson, The Guardian, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax

Understated laughs and intense anguish make this drama's long-awaited return a triumph.

Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango In Halifax, BBC1, review

A quietly pioneering script makes this one of the best shows on TV.

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax, review

Anne Reid is on sparkling form as Last Tango returns with authenticity and bite.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 23rd February 2020

Last Tango in Halifax understands ageing

Sally Wainwright's drama is not the same old story.

Gerard Gilbert, i Newspaper, 21st February 2020

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